1. Elm City Middle School Athletic Student Meeting

2. Reasons for meeting to answer questions students may have about our athletic programs to communicate and pass along key information to allow students to meet the coaches to prevent any issues from arising during the season

3. Eligibility for Student-Athletes Eligibility for Fall Sports begins on the 1 st day of Second semester the prior school year. Eligibility for Spring Sports begins the 1 st day of school. 1. The S-A must have been promoted to their next grade. 2. The S-A could not miss more than 13 days of the previous semester 3. The S-A cannot turn 15 before August 31st of the current school year. 4. The S-A must have a physical form completed by a physician by first day of tryouts 5. The S-A must turn in concussion forms 6. The S-A must turn in their contract and application signed by a parent by the 1 st day of tryouts

4. Information from Coaches 1.Philosophy 2.Expectations 3.Practice Schedule 4.Tryouts 5.Team Selection Process 6.Team Rules and Consequences

5. Information from parents Schedule Conflicts Notification of injury or illness Completed Application Signed Contract Please be sure and read word for word the contents of the parent-student athletic contract.

6. What to Discuss with Coaches Yes The treatment of your child Ways to help your child improve Concerns about your child’s behavior NO Playing Time Team Strategy Play Calling Other student athletes

7. Question or Issue What to do and when to do it Set-up an appointment by calling the school and meet with the coach during his or her planning period. Immediately following a game or contest is not the appropriate time to talk with a coach.

8. Question or Issue Follow the Chain of Command 1.Coach 2.School Athletic Director 3.Principal / Assistant principal 4.County Athletic Director 5.County AD will direct you to the next “chain”

9. IMPORTANT NOTICE Risk of Injury- We acknowledge and understand that there is a risk of injury involved in athletic participation. We understand the student-athlete will be under the supervision and directions of a WCS athletic coach. We agree to follow the rules of the sport and the instructions of the coach in order to reduce the risk of injury to the student and other athletes. However, we acknowledge and understand that neither the coach nor WCS can eliminate the risk of injury in sports. Injuries may and do occur. Sports injuries can be severe and in some cases may result in permanent disability or even death. We, freely knowingly, and willfully accept and assume the risk of injury that might occur from participation in athletics.

10. In Conclusion We hope to have a great athletic season in the classroom and on the field. Parental support goes a long way in achieving both of those goals. Thank you so much for your support of Elm City Middle School and it’s athletic programs and for the taking the time to meet with us tonight.

11. Other information

12. Fall Coaches Football: B. Pearson, E. Harper, A. Williams, and M. Davis Volleyball: R. Kirby Boys Soccer: J. Nichols Cheerleading: LA Orr Athletic Director: brent.pearson@wilsonschoolsnc.net

13. FOOTBALL CAMP 1 Wilson Police Athletic League Held at Fike HS Soccer Field June 16-19 9:00-1:00

14. FOOTBALL CAMP 2 Fike HS Demons Middle School Football Camp August 4-6 5:30-7:30 PM

15. More camps all sports!!!! http://www.wilsontimes.com/SummerCamps/

16. Carolina Quick Care $35 Sports Physical Forest Hills Road in front of Lowe’s Summer physicals are best, They last all year!

17. ATHLETICS It’s time to start preparing for 2014-2015 Viking Athletics All the information you need can be found on our school website under athletic information

18. SCHOOL WEBSITE Be sure to check our school website periodically over the summer for any athletic updates

19. TEXT REMINDERS Text: @ecv1415 to (779) 379-3952 You will receive text reminders of start dates, camps, physical discounts and more!!!